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Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic Sheepdog, also known as the Icelandic Spitz or Íslenskur fjárhundur in Icelandic, is a breed of dog originating from Iceland. They are one of the oldest and only native dog breeds of Iceland. The Icelandic Sheepdog, believed to be companions to the ancient Vikings, actively protected flocks from birds of prey.

The breed also…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Herding Dogs
Height
16 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
20 to 30 pounds
Life Span
14 to 15 years
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